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Quiet Hours: Wauwatosa vs West Allis

How do quiet hours rules compare between Wauwatosa, WI and West Allis, WI?

Wauwatosa and West Allis have similar restriction levels.

Wauwatosa, WI

Milwaukee County

Some Restrictions

Wauwatosa Municipal Code Chapter 7.46 (Noise) within Title 7 prohibits unreasonably loud, disturbing noise that injures the health, peace, or comfort of others, backstopped by Wisconsin Statute 947.01 disorderly conduct for boisterous or unreasonably loud conduct. Commercial refuse collection is barred within 200 feet of residential zones between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

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West Allis, WI

Milwaukee County

Some Restrictions

West Allis regulates noise and vibration under Municipal Code §7.035. The West Allis Health Department is the primary enforcement agency; Police Department may also enforce. Noise is measured in dB(A) using slow exponential time weighting.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactWauwatosaWest Allis
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Authority-§7.035 West Allis Municipal Code
Measurement-dB(A) — slow exponential weighting
Primary Enforcer-West Allis Health Department
Penalties-Per Wis. Stat. §800.095 — each day = separate offense

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Wauwatosa FAQ

West Allis FAQ

What are the quiet hours in West Allis?

West Allis regulates noise and vibration under Municipal Code §7.035. The West Allis Health Department is the primary enforcement agency; Police Department may also enforce. Noise is measured in dB(A) using slow exponential time weighting.

What happens if I violate the noise ordinance in West Allis?

Authority: §7.035 West Allis Municipal Code. Measurement: dB(A) — slow exponential weighting. Primary Enforcer: West Allis Health Department. Penalties: Per Wis. Stat. §800.095 — each day = separate offense.

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